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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 794.64 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 794.64 and 251.98 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 794.64 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/794.64 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 794.64 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 200,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,230.22/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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